The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 32 Lucky Mutual Aid Society (24)

It was still the same building and the same venue, but there seemed to be more people coming this time. It should be that all the members of the Lucky Mutual Aid Club who could come had come. As members of the Lucky Mutual Aid Club, everyone was still so happy, chatting in groups of three or four in the bright hall, laughing from time to time, and the whole scene was extremely harmonious.

In addition to the number of people, there is another difference from the last gathering, which is the variety of self-service snacks placed on the long table on the side of the venue.

No, according to the current situation, this can no longer be called a self-service snack, but a buffet. On the long table covered with a white tablecloth, there are plates with a variety of food and snacks, such as chicken legs, grilled sausages, egg tarts and other easy-to-grab foods, all of which are illuminated by warm lights to prevent them from getting cold. The snacks are not sloppy either. The cupcakes this time are rich in milk flavor. In addition, there are high-end snacks such as chocolate balls and Japanese confectionery. There are so many varieties that people will salivate at the sight of them.

At this time, three figures passed through the scattered crowd and quietly came to the seats in the venue. Two of them were carrying a large backpack.

"Heitaro, did you remember the steps I told you?" Qian Xiaoyi said seriously, "Repeat them and make sure there are no mistakes or omissions in the middle."

Inuyama Heita nodded firmly and repeated quickly, "First, go to your seats and put your bags down. Then go to both sides of the long table. Don't take too much of each type of food. Don't take staple food. Drink less beverages. And try not to attract attention with your movements. It's best to put the same type of food on one end of the plate to prevent the flavors from mixing. When the plate is almost full, put some inconvenient food on it, such as cupcakes, as a disguise. Then return to your seats normally, quickly pack different types of food in batches with plastic bags and hide them in your bags, leaving cupcakes and other foods that are not easy to pack on the plate. Then eat while walking, creating the illusion that you are almost done with the food on the plate, walk to the other end of the table, and continue to repeat the above actions. Pay special attention to the fact that you can take more snacks that are well packaged and take them home for a long time."

"Very good!" Qian Xiaoyi showed an admiring look in his eyes: "It seems that you have tried very hard to remember what I told you, Heitaro!"

"I recited all night last night and was so excited that I didn't fall asleep until three o'clock... Gurgle~" Inuyama Heita looked at the food on the long table and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. There were light dark circles under his eyes, and it seemed that what he said was true.

Suzuki couldn't help but complain: "Are you the elementary school student the day before the outing? By the way, what on earth are you doing here today? Is it necessary to be like this?"

"Humph! You don't understand. This is a war for men!" Qian Xiaoyi said very seriously: "For this moment, I, Heitaro, haven't eaten anything since last night."

Inuyama Heita's stomach made a rumbling sound at the right moment.

Suzuki: “…”

"Go, go, go! Don't let the food run out!" Qian Xiaoyi shouted in a low voice. Then the two of them quickly joined the crowd at the long table.

"Boys..." Suzuki sighed and was about to follow when he was grabbed from behind.

"Little one, come on, you're still running around at this age. I thought you were lost." Ms. Suzuki held her tightly in tears and said coquettishly, "Please don't leave. You finally became a senior member. Please stay here with your mother."

"Mom, I don't want to leave. I just want to go eat something." Suzuki said awkwardly, "Don't cry here."

"You said the same thing last time. You said you were going to the bathroom, but you tried to escape early. This time, I won't let you go no matter what you say."

"Tsk..." Ignoring Suzuki who was being entangled by his mother, Qian Xiaoyi and Inuyama Heita had completed a rotation and successfully met in the middle of the long table after just ten minutes. The two of them pretended not to know each other and picked up the remaining food on the plate. Qian Xiaoyi did not turn around, and asked in a low voice as if talking to himself: "How is it, did you grab it? High-grade yokan."

Inuyama Heita responded quietly, "Yeah, I grabbed a few pieces."

"Very good, this is our last trip. Someone has noticed us and the bag is almost full. It's time to call it a day." Qian Xiaoyi was completely immersed in the joy of purchasing goods and put the last pudding on the food that had been piled up into a small tower.

Inuyama Heita was the same. He carefully kept the plate balanced and tried to get more food on it. He suddenly thought of a question and asked, "Mr. Qian, you should have had drinks with President Oiwa several times... Aren't you afraid of being recognized by him on the spot?"

Qian Xiaoyi pointed in one direction of the venue. Inuyama Heita looked over there and saw that the energetic and old gentleman President Oiwa was holding the hand of a senior member and talking enthusiastically. Qian Xiaoyi explained, "He is the big star here, President Oiwa, not the unknown shut-in Harada. Ordinary members are not worth his attention at all. They are just background boards to set off the atmosphere. His focus is all on those senior members who are well paid. What's more, when he and I drink, my style of dress is completely different from my usual style. As long as I blend in with the crowd, he won't pay attention to me... Oh, look, the show is coming."

Near the front row of seats under the stage, President Oiwa was chatting and laughing with someone, but unexpectedly a voice suddenly interrupted the conversation.

"President Oiwa, you're really early today." Matsui stood aside and said with a smile, "Usually, you are the last to appear at the party. Why are you here so early today? And you seem to be in a good mood. Is there any good news?"

"Yes, there is indeed a big happy event today." President Oiwa also said with a smile: "It should be said that it is a surprise, but I can tell you later, so look forward to it."

"Hahaha~ President Oiwa is really mysterious." Matsui laughed and said, "What a coincidence, I also have a surprise for you today, President Oiwa. In this case, let's see which surprise is bigger? How do you think?"

"No problem." President Oiwa asked mischievously, "So...see you later?"

"See you later." Matsui suddenly asked, "By the way, how is the president's speech prepared for today?" The reason he asked this was because in the previous gatherings, he was the one who wrote the other party's speech. This time he did not give the manuscript to the other party, and President Oiwa did not ask him. Both of them knew that today would not end well.

"You don't have to worry about that." President Oiwa narrowed his eyes and replied, "Because today's speech may be very special, please look forward to it."

"I've been looking forward to the president's speech. Well, excuse me." Matsui nodded and left with a smile on his face. He looked around as if looking for something, then walked towards the dining table, constantly greeting the people around him.

Seeing this, Qian Xiaoyi said, "Ah, he's coming. I have to go. Remember, just pretend to do what he asked. I have already arranged everything else."

"Understood." Heita Inuyama replied.

After explaining everything, Qian Xiaoyi walked away with his pile of food. Matsui also came to Inuyama Heita and greeted him, "Hello, Heita-kun..."

(End of this chapter)